Everything an angler needs to know about flyfishing Washington is included in this comprehensive guide. Washington has a host of opportunities, from steelhead and salmon in coastal rivers to trophy trout in lakes and rivers. This guide shares the format that has made the Flyfisher' s Guide Series so successful: thorough descriptions, detailed maps and hatch charts, full fly shop information, and travel information. There has never been a better book for Washington flyfishers.

Whether it's spey casting for steelhead on the Skagit or delicately presenting a dry fly on Lake Lenice, the Flyfisher's Guide to Washington will hook you up with all the necessary details for your next fishing expedition. Essential maps marked with access points, campsites, trails, and boat ramps make this a handy tool and travel companion. Greg Thomas has done his homework and solicited the help of local experts to help dial you into the prime spots. There are tips on wading and reading water, and occasionally some sage commentary: "Winter Steelheading isn't a sissy sport. If you are not cut out for it...don't go through the motions and crowd the river." The hatch charts provide useful monthly insect activity for key lakes, rivers, and streams to help you match the hatch with suggested fly options. As Thomas says in his introduction, "If one angler decided to adequately sample all the good fly water in Washington during a lifetime, it would be impossible." Well, if you're up for it, this guide will help you try. --Todd Sloan